Manager Anatomy Lab Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
06/02/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45227B
Job Title
Administrative Assistants
Working Title
Administrative Assistants
Career Progression Track
S00
Track Level
S2 - Intermediate, S1 - Entry Level Support
FLSA Code
Nonexempt
Patient Sensitive Job Code?
No
Standard Hours per Week
40
Full Time or Part Time?
Full Time
Shift
Day
Work Schedule Summary
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
02126 - Div of Anatomical Sciences
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$12.00-$18.00
Close Date
09/01/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Anatomy Lab & Body Donor Program Administrative Assistant provides comprehensive administrative and operational support to ensure the efficient day-to-day functioning of the Anatomy Lab and the Body Donor Program. This position is responsible for scheduling and coordination, phone and email coverage, and general administrative support. The role interacts regularly with faculty, staff, students, and external contacts and requires professionalism, organization, and discretion when handling sensitive information.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions / Responsibilities
Administrative & Office Support
• Provide general administrative support for the Anatomy Lab and Body Donor Program, including document preparation, filing, scanning, data entry, and record maintenance.
• Maintain organized electronic and paper files in accordance with department and university practices.
• Assist with routine purchasing, ordering, and basic tracking of supplies and administrative requests, as assigned.
Scheduling & Coordination
• Manage calendars and schedule meetings, appointments, and program-related activities.
• Coordinate logistics such as room reservations, resource scheduling, and meeting support.
• Track schedules and communicate updates or changes to appropriate stakeholders.
Phones, Reception & Communication
• Serve as a primary phone and email contact for the Anatomy Lab and Body Donor Program.
• Respond to routine inquiries, route calls and messages appropriately, and follow up as needed.
• Greet and assist visitors in a professional and courteous manner, directing them to appropriate contacts or locations.
Program Support
• Provide administrative coordination support for Body Donor Program and Anatomy Lab activities, including tracking requests and supporting workflow processes.
• Assist with preparation of materials, forms, packets, and general logistical support for lab and program operations.
• Handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion and professionalism.
Customer Service & Collaboration
• Provide responsive, respectful customer service to faculty, staff, students, and external partners.
• Communicate clearly and professionally in verbal and written interactions.
• Work collaboratively with departmental staff to support program and lab needs.
Other Duties
Perform other related administrative duties as assigned in support of departmental operations.
Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Administrative Assistants, I: Requires little to no related experience.
Administrative Assistants, II: Requires at least 1 year of related experience.
Preferences
Preferences / Preferred Qualifications
• Experience providing administrative or office support in an academic, laboratory, clinical, or health sciences environment.
• Experience managing calendars, scheduling, and coordinating multiple priorities.
• Experience providing phone and front-desk/reception support.
• Proficiency with common office software (email, calendaring systems, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage sensitive information.
• Customer service skills.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and adjust to changing needs.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Commitment to confidentiality and professionalism.
Type
Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS' post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
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